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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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